Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Controls & Forecasting
Develop maintain and update project forecasts tracking budgets expenditures and schedules for capital projects.
Monitor project financial performance against planned budgets and timelines identifying and reporting on variances.
Support project managers with data-driven insights for schedule adjustments and resource allocation.
Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting cycles ensuring data integrity and clear communication of project status.
Capital Investment & Fixed Asset Controls
Assist in maintaining accurate fixed asset records for capital projects ensuring assets are properly tracked placed in service and documented in accordance with internal policies.
Reconcile project-level data with CIP and fixed asset records to ensure alignment between project execution capitalization and reporting.
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies related to capital costs asset attribution or project closeout documentation.
Incentive Program Management & Compliance
Support participation in incentive grant and reimbursement programs associated with capital projects.
Track eligibility requirements milestones and deadlines to ensure continued compliance with program terms.
Coordinate cross-functionally to gather required documentation project data performance evidence for regulatory entities.
Maintain comprehensive records to support audits inspections or verification requests.
Scheduling & Coordination
Support development and maintenance of integrated project schedules that align financial and operational milestones.
Assist with coordination of interdependent project activities ensuring schedule alignment across departments.
Contribute to project risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies related to timing or compliance.
Process Improvement & Reporting
Identify opportunities to streamline forecasting documentation and compliance workflows.
Develop and maintain templates dashboards and tools to improve transparency and efficiency in reporting.
Support continuous improvement of project controls processes across the capital projects portfolio.
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Accounting Engineering or related field.
5 years of experience in project controls compliance or capital project support.
Skills
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAP Business Warehouse SAP BusinessObjects BI IBM Cognos BI Oracle Discoverer) is preferred.
Familiarity with incentive or grant program administration is preferred (e.g. utility rebates government incentives or capital cost-sharing programs).
Strong proficiency in Excel and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project Primavera or equivalent).
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and external liaison work.
Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
Working Conditions
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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